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Swap the bungee for a ratchet strap and it’ll pass an MOT as long as it doesn’t rock around....

This. I've been using Poundland ratchet straps to retain batteries for years, never had one fail a test. Although the one on the Rover of Doom needs changing every year as its battery leaks slightly, and cheap ratchet straps and battery acid don't really mix.

Often the distinctive green BCF Halon variety and whilst it was the most efficient extinguishant ever made, it would kill you if inhaled, hence it was outlawed years ago, due also to it destroying the ozone apparently.

...my question of where in the car the extinguisher should live remains valid though. I've got one in a box here, but not the foggiest idea where it should be in the car.

At least my former former manager won't be anywhere near it. He managed to snag his tie on the extinguisher in one of the works vans while digging in the back (it was on the bulkhead between the seats) and set it off. Powder extinguishers make a heck of a mess. All I heard was a hell of surprise followed by frantic swearing, then he emerged from the van (rapidly) looking like a snowman.

When that can moved on a couple of years later we were still finding extinguisher powder.

This is the most stable an Invacar will ever be. Support on all four corners!

About time I got the original front tyre replaced I reckon. Sadly, while getting the wheel off, I noticed that the balljoint rubber is torn to bits. An MOT failure now I think? Plasticvandan, are they the same as Reliant?

I've also remembered that I haven't fitted the lower engine shrouds yet. Plenty to be getting on with then.